A.N.A. Conference To Be Held Next Week

The committee of the above met at the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday. Vice-President Firmin in the chair.

On Tuesday week the conference will commence business in the Victoria Hall, and at night a "smoke night" will be held in the Victoria Hall, which will probably be the record function of its kind held in Sale. In order to show the visitors around Sale from 4 p.m. that day motor cars are being sought for the purpose, and already several have promised their cars. The committee will meet again on Wednesday evening, when a confer cnce with the ladies' committee will take place. An endeavour is to be made to get the Sale Brass Band to greet the delegates on arrival.

The allotment of accommodation was discussed and arrangements made for securing further support from the people of Sale to help the committee out of a difficulty. Promises of beds and bedding were made to the meeting and these are to be handed over to those requiring them. There are 240 so far placed, and about 30 more to be billetted.

It was decided to allow the lady visitors to participate in the boat trip to Lakes Entrance on the Friday. The Premier (Mr. Lawson) and the Ieader of the Opposition (Mr. Prendergast) will represent the State Par liament, and probably Mr. Watt will take the trip on behalf of the Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes), Sir Alexander Peacock will be present with the other members of the Board of Directors, including the Hon. G. H. Wise, Postmaster-General, who is also one of the delegates representing the Sale Branch, with Hon. G. M. Davis, (M.L.C. President). The officers of the Board will be in attendance, and other notable A N.A. workers. This meeting of delegates will be a record in numbers, and some keen debates are anticipated. The conference is open to the public, who are given a cordial welcome.

Upwards of thirty-five ladies are making the trip, and will be entertained by the members of the A.W.A. during their stay in Sale.